I never really saw a need for one on the water if Im fishing by myself. But, I can see it being a possible lifesaving device when I take my partner.I wouldnt be as prone to beat him to death with the landing net when he routinely clips the cover on my mint condition Mercury with his bait as he casts.He usually ends up on the front deck after about the third death stare. But, $200.00 for a motor cover? Forget it. Ill chose close quarters combat with both of us fishing off the front deck.